Licensed Practical Nurse, OP - Telemedicine
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Somerset
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC Somerset is seeking a dedicated and
detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our
Telemedicine Center, with floating responsibilities across Somerset
Pulmonary Medicine and Somerset Cardiology. This outpatient role
offers a consistent weekday schedule and the opportunity to work
across multiple specialties in a dynamic and patient-focused
environment. /n Sign-On Bonus Details: /n /n - $5,000 for LPN
graduates or those with less than one year of experience (with a
2-year work commitment) /n - $7,500 for experienced LPNs with more
than one year of experience (with a 2-year work commitment) /n /n
Purpose: To provide professional nursing care to office patients
under the supervision of patient care providers, supporting
telemedicine and specialty services. /n Key Responsibilities: /n /n
- Draw blood and collect specimens. /n - Administer medications via
oral, subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and IV drip routes. /n
- Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and
treatments. /n - Assess patients’ general condition, including
vital signs and weight. /n - Perform IV therapy under the direction
of a Registered Nurse. /n - Document all patient interactions,
interventions, and medications in the medical record. /n - Maintain
strict confidentiality of patient records and sensitive
information. /n - Promote wellness through patient education and
communication of physician instructions. /n - Ensure compliance
with regulatory standards (OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). /n
- Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures. /n /n -
Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. /n - One year
clinical experience preferred. /n - Prior experience in a physician
practice setting /n - Strong attention to detail /n - Proficiency
with computers and electronic medical records (EMR) /n /n
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: /n /n - Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) /n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/n /n - CPR required based on
AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration
component within 30 days of hire /n /n /n - Act 34 /n /n *Current
licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if
the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing
Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a
participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an
out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the
state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon
changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
/n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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